The Carolina Panthers have signed eight players to futures contracts, the team announced Friday.

 

Player                                   Position               College

Toney Clemons                 WR                         Colorado

Derek Dennis                     G                             Temple

Kevin Hughes                    T                              Southeastern Louisiana

Oscar Johnson                   T                              Louisiana Tech

Phillipkeith Manley         G                             Toledo

De’Quan Menzie              CB                           Alabama

D.J. Smith                            LB                           Appalachian State

Casey Walker                     DT                           Oklahoma

 

By signing futures contracts, these players are a part of the Panthers roster at the beginning of the new NFL year in March. These signings do not affect the team’s current roster.